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Geson Family History

Geson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Teson, Geron, Getson, Beson, Gerson, Genson, Son, Heron, Leon, Benson

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Where is the Geson family from?

You can see how Geson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Geson families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Geson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Geson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Geson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 66 immigration records available for the last name Geson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 122 military records available for the last name Geson. For the veterans among your Geson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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